REFRACTORY PERIOD
\ɹɪfɹˈaktəɹˌi pˈi͡əɹɪəd], \ɹɪfɹˈaktəɹˌi pˈiəɹɪəd], \ɹ_ɪ_f_ɹ_ˈa_k_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi p_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_d]\
Definitions of REFRACTORY PERIOD
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(neurology) the time after a neuron fires or a muscle fiber contracts during which a stimulus will not evoke a response
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.